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How to Manage Seasonal Allergies as an Older Adult

By Pat Tarantino | March 10, 2025

As the days become longer and temperatures begin to climb, spring is very much in the air. Unfortunately for those with sensitivity to seasonal allergies, this means pollen and other irritants are also making a return. Read on to learn how to best nip seasonal allergy symptoms and triggers in…

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How to Make Bathrooms Safer for Older Adults

By Pat Tarantino | February 24, 2025

It’s an unfortunate reality that household falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization and death among Americans aged 65 and older. The Centers for Disease Control report that one in four older adults experienced a fall in 2020, and of those, more than one in three resulted in hospitalization…

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Heart Healthy Meal Preparations

By Pat Tarantino | February 10, 2025

February is recognized as American Heart Month – a time to consider our daily habits and their impact on our long-term cardiovascular health. Maintaining good cardiovascular health not only extends our life expectancy, but improves the quality of the time we have, resulting in better sleep, a stronger immune system,…

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Planning a Museum Trip as an Older Adult

By Pat Tarantino | January 22, 2025

New York City is a fantastic environment for those planning to age in place for a variety of practical factors: proximity to supermarkets and restaurants, a huge network of social programs geared towards older adults, and a robust hospital system that makes accessing medical services a snap, just to name…

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What Over-The-Counter Medicines Should You Keep at Home?

By Pat Tarantino | January 13, 2025

Seasonal colds, upset stomachs, or the occasional ache and pain are challenges we manage throughout our lives, often with the help of non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. While the process of choosing the right OTC medicine is often as simple as perusing the aisles of your local pharmacy and seeing…

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How Does Home Health Care Help Post-Surgery Recovery?

By Pat Tarantino | December 22, 2024

One of the biggest benefits of home health care is that once services are established, a plan of care can easily be altered to help patients overcome challenges unique to their circumstances. While home health care is often seen as a long-term support structure, the reality is that the adaptability…

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